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A sprained thumb is a common injury among athletes. This injury happens when an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) — tough and flexible tissue that connect bones in the thumb — gets stretched too far or tears. This injury is sometimes called “skier’s thumb” because skiers are prone to this injury when they fall with their …
It’s not uncommon to hurt your finger while playing sport, working or doing daily chores. Sometimes it heals itself and other times you may need medical attention. Perhaps you thought it healed itself but now it’s bent and doesn’t move like it used to? How to straighten a bent finger Did you know that the joint in …
Hand injuries during your netball or football season can be frustrating, especially when you are forced to miss out on some of the competition. We know you want to return back to play as soon as possible, but if you dislocate your finger playing sport, how do know when it is safe to return to …
When is the right time to return to sport following a finger dislocation? Read More »
With Netball and Football season back into full swing, we see an increase in sport-related finger injuries. But do you know what to do if it happens to you, a teammate or your child? A finger dislocation occurs when an external force, often a ball or opposition player, forces the finger to go beyond its …
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What is a hangnail? The name of this condition is a bit confusing as a “hangnail” really isn’t a problem with your nail at all. It is caused by parts of your skin that are raised up around your nail cuticle but are still connected at the skin base. When this raised skin pulls or …
Fireworks are a fascinating and fun part of holiday celebrations throughout the country. Unfortunately, this popular tradition is also associated with injuries that are all too common among both adults and children. Each year, it is estimated that over 10,000 fireworks-related injuries occur in the United States and at least 40% of these injuries involve the …
A “jersey finger” gets its name from, you guessed it, a sports jersey! Jersey fingers are a casual name for the disruption of a tendon in the finger, often times caused by gripping someone’s jersey with a clenched hand during a game while that person runs in the opposite direction. The force can cause your …